Egghead

Written by Caroline Pignat

When friends face bullying, will they stand by or take a stand?

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176 pages· ~760L

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Bookroo's summary

Katie and Devan navigate the turbulent waters of Grade 9, where bullying casts a long shadow. As bystanders, they grapple with tough choices: support their bullied friend or confront the bully within their circle. Through Will's heartfelt poems, the story unfolds, revealing the complex layers of bullying and its impact on everyone involved. Can they find the courage to change the narrative, or will they remain silent observers? Discover the multifaceted truth behind every story in this compelling tale of friendship and resilience.

From the publisher

How long would you stand by? What do you do when your best friend is bullied? What do you do if he is a bully? Bystanders Katie and Devan see things very differently, but one thing is clear: Grade 9 life is hard. Told through the voices of Katie and Devan, and (the target) Will’s poignant poems, Egghead shows how bullying affects everyone ?and that there is more than one side to every story. Caroline Pignat is a two-time winner of Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Award. Egghead is her first novel. This Anniversary Edition celebrates the book’s ten-plus years in print and tens of thousands of copies sold internationally.

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